Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Occupational Therapy Administration

• Unit Code

  OCT4104

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit provides students with an overview of the role of occupational therapy managers in enhancing team productivity. Topics such as core professional communication; working with people in teams and in situations of conflict; leadership and supervision skills; staff appraisal and development; career planning; and appraisal of legislation which can impact on the practice of occupational therapy. Through the development of key management skills required to motivate and engage people in an occupational therapy setting, students will be better equipped to enter the workforce and become valuable leaders in the occupational therapy profession

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 3 units from OCT3108, OCT3205, OCT3206

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Develop a career plan.
2. Develop occupational therapy relevant professional communication skills.
3. Examine the concepts of conflict resolution to enhance occupational therapy workplace health and productivity.
4. Examine the impact of key legislation on occupational therapy practice and regulatory board requirements.
5. Interpret interview results accurately and respectfully.
6. Interpret the theories and principles of leadership to motivate staff in an occupational therapy setting.
7. Prepare a recruitment interview from an occupational therapy manager perspective.

Unit Content

1. Business planning for occupational therapy projects.
2. Career planning and job interview skills.
3. Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
4. Professional communication skills applied to team building.
5. Staff recruitment, appraisal and development.
6. Supervision and delegation skills in occupational therapy practice.
7. Theories of motivation applied to the practice of occupational therapy.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars, small group activities, problem solving, case studies, guest speakers, e-learning activities, student feedback, critical reviews, debates, group discussion, student presentations, student interviews.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• ^ McCormack, G.L., & Jacobs, K. (Eds.). (2011). The occupational therapy manager (5th ed.). Bethesda,MD: AOTA Press.
• Lussier, R. (2009). Management fundamentals. Concepts, applications, skill development (4th ed.). Springfield, MA: Cencage.
• Braveman, B. (2006). Leading and Managing Occupational Therapy Services. An evidence-based approach. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

Journal References

• The Health Care Manager
• Journal of Health Organisation and Management
• The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
• Health Information Management

^ Mandatory reference

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